The facts are extremely important when answering such ridiculous claims.

However, I think this is ultimately useless unless the one using these facts gains control of the narrative.

I've seen so many people on the right lose easily winnable arguments because they merely recite facts. They act as if they are on trial and have to provide the proof that they aren't evil people because they disagree.

Such issues as the Sandra Fluke controversy, debates about Islam, anchor babies, and gay marriage to name a few.